Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on securing Operational Technology environments across power grids, manufacturing, healthcare, and data centers
- Addresses IT-OT convergence challenges, threat intelligence, incident response, and risk management for industrial systems
- Designed for CISOs, OT Security Managers, and IT/OT decision-makers in critical infrastructure sectors
- Features interactive sessions including tabletop exercises, workshops, panels, and roundtables
- Offers up to 6 CPD credits for professional development
About the Event
OTsec USA Summit brings together cybersecurity professionals working to protect Operational Technology environments that support critical infrastructure. The in-person event, held in San Diego and organized by QG Media, provides a platform for peer-to-peer knowledge exchange on securing industrial systems against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
The summit accommodates participants across experience levels, from those beginning OT security initiatives to teams scaling mature programs. Sponsors and exhibitors include AMDT, Galvanick, Novacoast, Zscaler, Fortinet, Copia Automation, Ping Identity, Dispel, Elisity, and Templar Shield.
Core Topics and Challenges
Sessions cover OT cybersecurity fundamentals, IT-OT integration risks, critical infrastructure protection, threat intelligence, and incident response. The agenda examines both digital and physical security challenges through real-world use cases and emerging threat scenarios. Regulatory compliance and operational continuity feature as recurring themes, reflecting the business pressures facing industrial organizations.
Who Should Attend
The summit targets senior professionals responsible for securing industrial environments in energy, utilities, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and government. Relevant roles include CISOs, OT Security Managers, Cybersecurity Engineers, IT/OT Program Managers, and Directors of OT. The event suits practitioners seeking cross-industry collaboration and practical strategies for protecting connected IT-OT systems.